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Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders

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Overview

The Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders course delves into the critical stages of human development and associated challenges across the lifespan through three lessons at a beginner level. In the Childhood Development, Difficulties, and Disorders lesson, students explore the foundational stages of childhood development, key milestones, and common developmental difficulties. This lesson covers a range of childhood disorders, offering insights into early identification and intervention strategies to support optimal growth and well-being. In the second lesson, Adolescent Development, Difficulties, and Disorders, students examine the complex transition from childhood to adulthood, focusing on the developmental, emotional, and psychological challenges unique to adolescence. The final lesson covers Adult Development, Challenges, Disorders, and Aging. This lesson guides students to investigate ongoing changes and challenges experienced throughout adulthood, including psychological and physical aspects of aging. In this course, students will gain a deep understanding of developmental stages, difficulties, and disorders to enhance their practice and support individuals across the lifespan.

Syllabus

  • Module 1 - Childhood Development, Difficulties, and Disorders
    • This module explores the foundational stages of childhood development, key milestones, and common developmental difficulties. Additionally, this module also covers a range of childhood disorders, offering insights into early identification and intervention strategies to support optimal growth and well-being.
  • Module 2 - Adolescent Development, Difficulties , and Disorders
    • This module examines the complex transition from childhood to adulthood, focusing on the developmental, emotional, and psychological challenges unique to adolescence.
  • Module 3 - Adult Development, Challenges, Disorders, and Aging / Project
    • This module investigates ongoing changes and challenges experienced throughout adulthood, including psychological and physical aspects of aging.

Taught by

Jennifer Zabel

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